How long is the flight from Scotland to South Africa?

On average, it takes 14h to fly from Scotland to South Africa if you fly out of Glasgow (the most popular airport in Scotland) and into Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport (the most popular airport in South Africa). If you’re flying out of Edinburgh and into Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport, then the flight time is around 16h 30m.

Which airlines fly to South Africa?

KLM, British Airways and Turkish Airlines are the top three most popular airlines that fly to South Africa from Scotland according to our data. KLM is the first choice among our users, with 54% of people opting to fly with this airline when travelling to South Africa. Keep in mind that there are 6 different airlines that fly to South Africa on a routine basis, so you have a few additional options to choose from.

What is the cheapest airline that flies from Scotland to South Africa?

Lufthansa, Qatar Airways, and Turkish Airlines are the most popular carriers operating from Scotland to South Africa

When did momondo last update prices for flights from Scotland to South Africa?

Prices for flights from Scotland to South Africa are refreshed on a daily basis.

How many operators does momondo search for flights from Scotland to South Africa?

As of September 2025, there are 6 operators available to choose from for flights from Scotland to South Africa.

How old do you have to be to fly from Scotland to South Africa?

Although the minimum age for a child to fly alone is five, airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UMNR) service may have their own age limits, which could be impacted by factors such as flight length, timing, and stopovers. It is recommended that you verify with the airline you are booking with for travel from Scotland to South Africa.

What documentation or ID do you need to fly to South Africa?

The required travel and health documents for your South Africa trip may vary depending on your itinerary and personal circumstances. As a general rule, you should carry multiple documents, including a national ID card or driver's licence and a passport valid for six months after your intended arrival at South Africa. We recommend that you seek guidance from your airline or a reliable third party such as IATA.

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7:00 - 10:00GLA-CPT

25h 00m1 stop

8:45 - 20:05CPT-GLA

37h 20m1 stop

R12 129Multiple Airlines

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Wed, Oct 29 - Wed, Nov 5

21:20 - 22:00GLA-CPT

23h 40m1 stop

0:30 - 8:35CPT-GLA

33h 05m1 stop

R12 372Multiple Airlines

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Thu, Oct 16 - Sat, Oct 18

7:30 - 8:40EDI-JNB

23h 10m1 stop

13:55 - 13:40JNB-EDI

24h 45m1 stop

R13 014Qatar Airways

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Wed, Mar 11 - Wed, May 6

14:05 - 15:35EDI-JNB

23h 30m1 stop

13:45 - 12:35JNB-EDI

24h 50m1 stop

R13 171Qatar Airways

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Wed, Nov 19 - Fri, Dec 5

16:20 - 10:50EDI-JNB

16h 30m1 stop

19:05 - 10:00JNB-EDI

16h 55m1 stop

R13 205Turkish Airlines

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Sat, Jan 31 - Sun, Feb 8

16:20 - 10:50EDI-JNB

16h 30m1 stop

19:10 - 10:00JNB-EDI

16h 50m1 stop

R13 327Turkish Airlines

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11:40 - 12:10EDI-JNB

22h 30m1 stop

19:40 - 10:40JNB-EDI

17h 00m1 stop

R13 344Air France

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Thu, Oct 30 - Sun, Nov 23

13:15 - 5:50INV-CPT

38h 35m2 stops

18:25 - 12:45CPT-INV

20h 20m2 stops

R13 466KLM

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Mon, Feb 2 - Tue, Feb 10

6:00 - 12:10EDI-JNB

28h 10m1 stop

19:40 - 10:40JNB-EDI

17h 00m1 stop

R13 518Air France

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Sat, Nov 1 - Sun, Nov 23

6:05 - 22:05GLA-JNB

14h 00m1 stop

23:59 - 22:10JNB-GLA

24h 11m1 stop

R13 795KLM

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Turkish Airlines flights from Scotland to South Africa

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Turkish Airlines

Jan 31

EDI16:20Edinburgh Turnhouse

16h 30m

1 stop

JNB10:50Johannesburg OR Tambo

Feb 8

JNB19:05Johannesburg OR Tambo

16h 55m

1 stop

EDI10:00Edinburgh Turnhouse

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Turkish Airlines

Jan 20

EDI16:20Edinburgh Turnhouse

16h 30m

1 stop

JNB10:50Johannesburg OR Tambo

Feb 7

JNB19:10Johannesburg OR Tambo

16h 50m

1 stop

EDI10:00Edinburgh Turnhouse

R13 327

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Turkish Airlines

Jan 2

EDI11:00Edinburgh Turnhouse

21h 50m

1 stop

JNB10:50Johannesburg OR Tambo

Jan 20

JNB19:10Johannesburg OR Tambo

16h 50m

1 stop

EDI10:00Edinburgh Turnhouse

R13 448

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Air France

Oct 30

EDI11:40Edinburgh Turnhouse

22h 30m

1 stop

JNB12:10Johannesburg OR Tambo

Nov 23

JNB19:40Johannesburg OR Tambo

17h 00m

1 stop

EDI10:40Edinburgh Turnhouse

R13 344

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Air France

Nov 1

EDI6:00Edinburgh Turnhouse

28h 10m

1 stop

JNB12:10Johannesburg OR Tambo

Nov 23

JNB19:40Johannesburg OR Tambo

17h 00m

1 stop

EDI10:40Edinburgh Turnhouse

R13 518

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Air France

Dec 2

EDI6:00Edinburgh Turnhouse

21h 50m

1 stop

CPT5:50Cape Town Intl

Dec 13

CPT7:55Cape Town Intl

15h 40m

1 stop

EDI21:35Edinburgh Turnhouse

R14 108

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GlasgowCape Town

GLA - CPT

GLACPT

Glasgow Intl

Wed 29/10

7:00-10:00

1 stop25h 00m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 5/11

8:45-20:05

1 stop37h 20m

R12 129

GlasgowCape Town

GLA - CPT

GLACPT

Glasgow Intl

Thu 16/10

21:20-22:00

1 stop23h 40m

Cape Town Intl

Sat 18/10

0:30-8:35

1 stop33h 05m

R12 372

EdinburghJohannesburg

EDI - JNB

EDIJNB

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Wed 11/3

7:30-8:40

1 stop23h 10m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 6/5

13:55-13:40

1 stop24h 45m

R13 014

EdinburghJohannesburg

EDI - JNB

EDIJNB

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Wed 19/11

14:05-15:35

1 stop23h 30m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 5/12

13:45-12:35

1 stop24h 50m

R13 171

EdinburghJohannesburg

EDI - JNB

EDIJNB

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Sat 31/1

16:20-10:50

1 stop16h 30m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 8/2

19:05-10:00

1 stop16h 55m

R13 205

EdinburghJohannesburg

EDI - JNB

EDIJNB

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Tue 20/1

16:20-10:50

1 stop16h 30m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 7/2

19:10-10:00

1 stop16h 50m

R13 327

EdinburghJohannesburg

EDI - JNB

EDIJNB

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Thu 30/10

11:40-12:10

1 stop22h 30m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 23/11

19:40-10:40

1 stop17h 00m

R13 344

InvernessCape Town

INV - CPT

INVCPT

Inverness

Mon 2/2

13:15-5:50

2 stops38h 35m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 10/2

18:25-12:45

2 stops20h 20m

R13 466

EdinburghJohannesburg

EDI - JNB

EDIJNB

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Sat 1/11

6:00-12:10

1 stop28h 10m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 23/11

19:40-10:40

1 stop17h 00m

R13 518

GlasgowJohannesburg

GLA - JNB

GLAJNB

Glasgow Intl

Mon 29/12

6:05-22:05

1 stop14h 00m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 31/1

23:59-22:10

1 stop24h 11m

R13 795

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What is the cheapest month to fly to South Africa?

The cheapest month to fly to South Africa from Scotland is in May. Flight prices, which tend to average around R13 830, are often lower during this time because this is during the off-season. If you don’t want to visit South Africa in May, then you should wait until February to fly from Scotland, when ticket prices are also cheap, with an average price of R14 316.

What is the cheapest day to depart on your flight to South Africa?

According to our data, Wednesday is the cheapest day to fly to South Africa from Scotland. The lowest ticket price found for a Wednesday departure recently was R14 977. Keep in mind that prices can always vary depending on your route and whether or not you are flying domestic or international. Flights from Scotland to South Africa on a Sunday will generally be more expensive and average around R20 657. Keep in mind that these prices on both days could fluctuate depending on the season and the demand.

What is the cheapest time of day to depart on your flight to South Africa?

Flying to South Africa from Scotland in the morning is the least expensive time of day to depart. momondo users have found prices as low as R16 045 when looking at flights departing in the morning. In contrast, the most expensive time of day to depart to South Africa is in the afternoon when prices are around R18 158.

How far in advance should I book a flight to South Africa?

You are more likely to see cheaper flights to South Africa from Scotland when booking weeks ahead of your departure date. In general, you can expect to find flights to South Africa for around R16 557 when searching weeks before you fly. However, flight prices might be lower outside of this timeframe. For example, people recently found flights to South Africa from Scotland for as low as R14 611 on momondo.

Can stopping save me money on Scotland to South Africa flights?

You could potentially save up to 14% on your flight if you consider stops on a Scotland to South Africa flight.

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When did momondo last update prices for flights from Scotland to South Africa?
Prices for flights from Scotland to South Africa are refreshed on a daily basis.
How many operators does momondo search for flights from Scotland to South Africa?
As of September 2025, there are 6 operators available to choose from for flights from Scotland to South Africa.
How old do you have to be to fly from Scotland to South Africa?
Although the minimum age for a child to fly alone is five, airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UMNR) service may have their own age limits, which could be impacted by factors such as flight length, timing, and stopovers. It is recommended that you verify with the airline you are booking with for travel from Scotland to South Africa.
What documentation or ID do you need to fly to South Africa?
The required travel and health documents for your South Africa trip may vary depending on your itinerary and personal circumstances. As a general rule, you should carry multiple documents, including a national ID card or driver's licence and a passport valid for six months after your intended arrival at South Africa. We recommend that you seek guidance from your airline or a reliable third party such as IATA.

Best airlines flying from Scotland to South Africa

Compare and see reviews for airlines that fly from Scotland to South Africa with momondo

Airline	Rating	Free Cancellation	Price
Qatar Airways	PriceFrom R9 242	Free Cancellation	Rating 7,4 3 624 reviews	Search Qatar Airways flights
Lufthansa	PriceFrom R11 474	Free Cancellation	Rating 6,8 7 407 reviews	Search Lufthansa flights
KLM	PriceFrom R11 615	Free Cancellation	Rating 7,8 1 386 reviews	Search KLM flights
Turkish Airlines	PriceFrom R12 231	Free Cancellation	Rating 7,3 3 968 reviews	Search Turkish Airlines flights
Emirates	PriceFrom R14 732	Free Cancellation	Rating 8,1 3 336 reviews	Search Emirates flights
British Airways	PriceFrom R15 068	Free Cancellation	Rating 6,7 7 363 reviews	Search British Airways flights

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